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History and Territory

The history of the spread of vines in Le Marche probably dates back to the Syracusan Greeks, who founded the colony Ankon, today's Ancona, and brought vines to the fertile valleys. The Romans consolidated production, hailing the precious Picenum wine and spreading Verdicchio, the region's symbolic grape. In the Middle Ages, the monks of the abbeys contributed to agricultural growth, producing nectars that were also appreciated during the Renaissance. Today, the high quality production is internationally recognised.

The Marche region is particularly fertile, with mountains, hills and coastline. The Apennine mountains with steep, craggy walls reach 2,500 metres in the Sibillini Mountains. The hills extend harmoniously to the coast, while torrential rivers furrow the valleys, creating a favourable environment for cultivation. The climate is regulated by sea, river and mountain, with numerous exposures due to the hilly landscape.

Production Areas and Marche DOCG Wines

In the province of Pesaro-Urbino, we find the Colli Pesaresi with red and white types with Romagna influence. Bianchello del Metauro, known as Trebbiano Toscano, is produced in the hills of Fano.

Proceeding southwards, in the Ancona area, we find important denominations. Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva DOCG, with the vine of the same name, is the symbol of the Marche region, a fresh and savoury white. It is followed by Conero DOCG, a fruity and spicy red made from Montepulciano with a part of Sangiovese. Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC is a floral red from the inland hills.

In the Macerata area, we find Verdicchio di Matelica DOCG, a white wine similar to its cousin from Jesi, and Vernaccia di Serrapetrona DOCG, an original sparkling wine made from Vernaccia Nera. This area also produces interesting reds and whites of the Esino and Colli Maceratesi appellations.

In the province of Ascoli Piceno, there is the famous Offida DOCG, with red or white wines based on Passerina or Pecorino. The Rosso Piceno denomination, based on Sangiovese and Montepulciano, has a long history, dating back to Roman times.

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